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The best eyeshadows for every eye colour

So you can draw people in with your stare. - by Ana Zupanoska
  • 21 Feb 2020

Finding a shade that accentuates your eye colour can truly be lifechanging. But with a number of shades accessible, it’s important to identify which one complements your eyes best. So, to help max out your look, we’ve asked Hair and Makeup Artist, Georgia Hull to share some of her hidden secrets. From smoky silvers to deep purples, these picks tailored to your eye colour will have you looking anything but dull and washed out!

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Brown Eyes

(Almost) any colour goes. “Look for warm, neutral pigments to enhance your brown eyes and really make them pop,” says Hull. “If you’re after something a little more striking, shades of purple, khaki green and shimmery gold work particularly well as they bring out any yellow flecks within the eyes," she adds.  

TRY:

1. Morphe 9J Just A Crush Artistry Palette, $18 at Morphe.

This finely pigmented shade packs a punch.

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Just A Crush Artistry Palette

2. Neutralize Nude Eyeshadow Palette, $25.95 at Australis Cosmetics. 

An all-in-one palette that does not disappoint.

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Neutralize Nude Eyeshadow Palette

3. HUDA BEAUTY Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette, $99 at Sephora.

Warm golds and glittery lilacs are the perfect pairing for brown eyes.

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Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette

Blue Eyes

With blue eyes, there is actually no need to wear vivid shades to emphasize them since they’re already bright. “Opt for contrasting colours such as rich, warm and earthy browns to help make them look extremely blue,” suggests Hull.

TRY:

1. NYX Cosmetics Whipped Wonderland Shadow Set, $35.95 at NYX Cosmetics.

This palette is perfect for whipping up a soft-to-intense look that glimmers.

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Whipped Wonderland Shadow Set

2. Nude by Nature Natural Wonders Eye Palette, $24.97 at Chemist Warehouse.

A collection of 10 shades that are sure to make your blue eyes sparkle.

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Natural Wonders Eye Palette

3. Morphe 25A Copper Spice Artistry Palette, $17 at Morphe.

Create endless looks with these beyond-blendable earthy shadows.

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Copper Spice Artistry Palette

Green Eyes

"Typically, neutral shades with red undertones like terracotta really highlight the green in your eyes,” tells Hull. “If you want to play with colour, a subdued taupe-brown shade is a fantastic way to bring out any golden flecks in the irises,” she suggests.

TRY:

1. BYS 8 Palette Eyeshadow Terracotta, $6.95  at BYS.

Create fun and flirty looks with this highly pigmented palette.

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8 Palette Eyeshadow Terracotta

2. FENTY BEAUTY Snap Shadows Eyeshadow Palette in Deep Neutrals, $39 at Sephora.

Packed with rich, smooth and blendable colours that you’ll actually wear.

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Snap Shadows Eyeshadow Palette

3. Sephora Collection Arctic Eyes Eyeshadow Palette, $10 at Sephora.

Layer up and create various looks that’s one-of-a-kind, just like your green eyes.

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Arctic Eyes Eyeshadow Palette

Hazel Eyes

“Purple and eggplant instantly make hazel eyes sparkle,” says Hull.  “For something less intense, dust a bronze shadow all over the eye with a hint of purple in the inner corners to add depth and shine,” she adds.

TRY:

1. MORPHE 39S Such A Gem Palette, $50 at Mecca.

A gift that keeps on giving –with 32 shades to choose from, you will definitely make those hazel eyes pop.

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Such A Gem Palette

2. M.A.C. Cosmetics Power To The Purple Eyeshadow, $29 at M.A.C. Cosmetics.

The perfect amount of shine that is also long-lasting.

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Power To The Purple Eyeshadow

3. STILA Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow, $37 at Mecca.

Make a statement with this vibrant liquid glitter eyeshadow.

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Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow

Grey Eyes 

Smoky, silver shades instantly accentuate grey eyes. “Gunmetal or silvery-blue shades make your eyes incredibly blue as they quickly play up your steely-grey eyes,” says Hull.  “Experiment with burgundy –it creates a truly beautiful contrast,” she adds.

TRY:

1. MODELS PREFER Black Eyeshadow Palette, $10 at Priceline.

A perfect mix of blue-black shades to subtly play up your eyes.

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Black Eyeshadow Palette

2. COVERGIRL truNaked Eyeshadow Palette in Smoky, $11.47 at Priceline.

Featuring universally flattering, highly pigmented smoky shades to master any look.

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truNaked Eyeshadow Palette in Smoky

3. M.A.C. Cosmetics Dazzleshadow, $40 at M.A.C. Cosmetics.

The ultimate shade to make your grey eyes sparkle.

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Dazzleshadow

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